The Kings Park and Botanic Gardens have released a plan to guide the management of the park over the next five years.
The Kings Park and Botanic Garden Management Plan 2021-2026 was developed by the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority in consultation with stakeholders and the community.
The plan focuses on five key management areas: Community engagement and participation; Visitor experiences; Science and environmental conservation; Plant collections and displays; and Amenity and infrastructure.
Minister for the Environment, Amber-Jade Sanderson said Kings Park and Botanic Garden was one of the world’s most beautiful inner-city parks and attracted about five million visitors each year.
“As well as spectacular views of Perth and the Swan River, the park provides diverse opportunities for recreation, tourism, and cultural and ceremonial events,” Ms Sanderson said.
“Its expansive landscaped gardens, rich Aboriginal cultural heritage, significant memorials and natural bushland spaces have created an iconic, world-class park highly valued by the people of Western Australia.”
She said Kings Park was also home to the Western Australian Botanic Garden, a significant botanical resource for scientific and horticultural research and education.
It also played a key role in the conservation of WA’s unique flora.
The Minister said that for more than 100 years Kings Park and Botanic Garden had been a significant place for all Western Australians, but its history stretched well beyond European settlement.
“The Kings Park and Botanic Garden Management Plan acknowledges and celebrates Noongar culture and knowledge of the land, and balances a diverse range of functions in the interest of the environment and the community,” Ms Sanderson said.
“The plan will help ensure one of the world’s most beautiful inner-city parks continues to be treasured by Western Australians and visitors for generations to come.”
A copy of the 32-page plan can be accessed at this PS News link.
